Make a secure, simple online donation today to any of the funds listed below, or use the search box and filters to find a fund by name, county, fund type, or the cause you’d like to support. Thank you for caring for our community in this special way.
Jon C. and Sharon S. Clapper Fund
To provide support for charitable causes as advised by the donors in their lifetime. After passing, all designated monies received from their estate/trust will be placed into the Somerset County Endowment Fund annual distribution by the distribution committee.
Jonathan Y. Shirley, Jr. Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for two graduating seniors of the Shanksville-Stonycreek School District who demonstrate hard work, perseverance, and the desire to achieve.
Joseph A. and Christine F. Carpenter Family Fund
A donor advised fund created as part of the 100 Families Project.
Joseph G. Hayes Family Trust Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships for seniors from Blacklick Valley High School who plan to attend college and major in a business-related field and who carry at least an 85% grade average. They should also be active in both school functions and community activities.
Joseph J. Peles Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide an annual scholarship which recognizes the value of hard work and dedication for a technically skilled senior student who has demonstrated above average performance in his/her selected trade. This scholarship will help ease the financial burden of starting out in life for one ICTC senior student. This scholarship was established and first offered to seniors in the class of 2020.
Joseph “Jack” Walker Award Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a graduating senior at Salisbury-Elk Lick High School that has been accepted into a post-secondary education program.
Joseph L. and Georgia J. Uklayer UPJ Scholarship Fund
To assist one or more students in paying tuition, room, board, and the costs of educational materials for up to four years while the student or students are attending the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to obtain a math or engineering degree.
Josephine, Vitalina and Fiorindo Scipione Endowment Fund
To support worthy projects of nonprofit organizations in the Portage region as determined by the Portage Regional Endowment Committee.
Judi Eckenrode Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for senior students from Cambria Heights High School or Bishop Carroll Catholic High School who have a demonstrated history of volunteering with animals, especially those who are pursuing post-secondary education to become a veterinarian or a veterinarian technician.
Judi Pastva Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for graduating senior students at Forest Hills High School who will be studying nursing or another medical field following graduation at a two- or four-year institution.
Judy R. Drenning Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships to students within the North Star School District that have been involved in the Learning Support Program.
Julie Luteri Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide annual support to a graduating senior from Somerset High School, who attends Somerset County Technology Center and is enrolled in the culinary arts or health program. This scholarship is intended to memorialize Julie Luteri who was a former SCTC student and active athletic and community supporter of Somerset High School.
Junah Nelson Krupper Fund for Congenital Heart Disease Awareness
A donor advised fund with a focus on Congenital Heart Disease Awareness.
Juniper Foundation for Business Development and the Trades
To address specified charitable purposes related to workforce and entrepreneurship development in support of endeavors aimed to advance, expand, or establish skilled trades businesses and employees in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana counties.
Justice Belles of Bedford County Fund
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s rights to vote by providing education opportunities and heritage celebrations for the residents of Bedford County.
Justin D. Ellis Jewelry and Art Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for a graduating senior enrolled in the visual arts program at Castle High School, Evansville, Indiana, to pursue a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year accredited college or technical school in their chosen field.
Justin Goldinger Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support endeavors that characterize the memory of Justin Goldinger.
K9 Titan’s Watch Foundation Fund
To provide support for Cambria County K9 units. The foundation’s mission is to serve the needs of Cambria K9 officers and retired K9’s through financial assistance, training support, and retirement benefits. K9 Titan’s Watch Foundation Fund aims to honor the service and sacrifice of these loyal companions.
Kai Paul Hrabovsky Memorial Scholarship Fund
To support educational scholarships for students at the Homer-Center School District pursuing post-secondary education.
Kai’s Legacy Fund
To conduct fundraising activities that will sustain and support the Kai Paul Hrabovsky Memorial Scholarship, a separate fund held by the Foundation.
Kamnikar Award Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support annually for a graduating senior at Greater Johnstown High School. The scholarship will be awarded to the student who has the highest class rank according to GPA and has also lettered in a sport during their high school career.
Karen Starchok Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for a graduating senior student at Greater Johnstown High School who is pursuing post-secondary education.
Katie Whysong Art for Hope Initiative Fund
To support initiatives that use the power of art to help break the stigma surrounding mental health by creating opportunities for expression, connection, and healing.
Keating Mine Treatment System
To support a participation agreement of Keating Mine and Fisher Mining Company for the purpose of operating water treatment systems, to prevent and abate pollution, and to protect natural resources from the adverse effects of untreated or improperly treated discharges into the waters of the Commonwealth.
Keith Garman Memorial Culinary Scholarship Fund
To support scholarships for students from Greater Johnstown High School who are attending a post-secondary culinary education program.
Keith Garman Memorial Hockey Fund
To provide support for students at Greater Johnstown School District who have an interest in participating in the hockey program but are unable to afford necessary equipment.
Kenneth “Big Ken” Dranzik Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for a qualified student in Greensburg-Salem or North Star School District, with a cash scholarship award.
Keystone Christian Leadership, Career Development and Community Improvement Fund
To support Christian leadership, career development, and community improvement opportunities.
Kiersten Alexandra Robertson Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships for senior students at Richland High School.
Portage Area High School Dr. Andrew J. Kittell, Jr. Power of Positive Student Award
To support scholarships for graduating senior students at Portage Area High School.
Kitty and Barry Tuscano Donor Advised Fund
To provide for charitable causes as advised by the donor.
Kitty McQuillan Community Service Scholarship Fund
To provide an annual $500 scholarship to support a graduating senior student at Westmont Hilltop School District who demonstrates a strong history of volunteer work and community service.
Kiwanis Club of Johnstown Scholarship Fund
To provide two scholarships supporting students at Greater Johnstown High School: the Key Club Scholarship and the John Ayres Memorial Scholarship.
Kriak Family Fund
To annually provide equal support for the following five nonprofit organizations: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (specifically, operating support), Cambria County Library Association, Stackhouse Park, Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, and the Salvation Army Johnstown Service Center.
Krista Chverchko Music Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a graduating senior at Richland High School who has excelled in music and the arts and is furthering their education through a 2-year or 4-year college. Krista was passionate in her love of music and this scholarship in her memory is to best reflect that part of her life in the students who receive it.
Laina Haney Memorial Rifle Scholarship Fund
To provide award support for potential members of the Everett Sportsmen’s Junior Rifle Club members to join the Club and support weekly shooting fees.
Larry J. McGiboney Music Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to at least one senior student at a local high school, with preference given to a Windber High School student, and/or a student of Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 6 who plans to attend college with a major in music.
Larry R. Mastrine Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for a high school junior or senior or a freshman community college student. Eligible students will have attended a high school located within Cambria County or Windber Area School District and have financial need. The scholarship will be a repeating award, up to four years, as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward graduation.
Larry S. Mattes Memorial Fund
To recognize and honor military veterans by providing financial support to veterans in need.
Elmer C. Laslo Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship support for students pursuing a business-related field at a post-secondary institution. Eligible applicants must attend a high school located within the 1st Summit Bank market area.
Laura Uadiski Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund
To provide a $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors at United School District who are planning to pursue post-secondary education in a healthcare field.
Laurel Highlands Amateur Baseball Fund
To support the Greater Johnstown Summer Junior Baseball League.
Laurel Highlands Cancer Program Fund
To support research and treatment of cancer patients in a local setting.
Laurel Highlands Pickleball Association Fund
To provide support for the creation, maintenance, and continued use of pickleball courts in Roxbury Park and the promotion of the sport of pickleball throughout the Laurel Highlands.
Laurel Highlands Pickleball Association Fund – Grantsville, MD Area
To provide support for the creation, maintenance, and continued use of pickleball courts in Grantsville, MD.
Laurel Highlands Pickleball Association Fund – Windber Area
To provide support for the creation, maintenance, and continued use of pickleball courts in Windber.
Laurel Highlands Region Police Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Fund
To enable citizens, police, county crisis teams, the mental healthcare system, and the criminal justice system to work together effectively and promote more appropriate responses to individuals who have mental illness that become justice-involved.